Crab vs. Octopus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between crab and octopus
- Crab is higher in copper and folate; however, octopus is richer in vitamin B12, iron, selenium, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin A.
- Octopus's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 1361% higher.
- Crab has 2 times more folate than octopus. While crab has 51µg of folate, octopus has only 24µg.
The food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned and Mollusks, octopus, common, cooked, moist heat.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +57.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +16.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +143.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1808% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +19.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +108.9% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +53.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +112.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +142.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +8900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +147.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +37.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +315.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +981.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +66.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +181.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +89.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -55.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +151.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +84.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.33µg | 36µg | 1361% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 9.54mg | 113% |
| Selenium | 42.9µg | 89.6µg | 85% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.156mg | 0.648mg | 38% |
| Protein | 17.88g | 29.82g | 24% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 630mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 90µg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.814mg | 0.739mg | 8% |
| Folate | 51µg | 24µg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 60mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.747mg | 3.78mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 234mg | 279mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 8mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 1.84mg | 1.2mg | 4% |
| Calories | 83kcal | 164kcal | 4% |
| Sodium | 563mg | 460mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 3.81mg | 3.36mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.057mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.997mg | 0.9mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 106mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.74g | 2.08g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.074mg | 0.047mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.093mg | 0.076mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 4.4g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.201g | 0.453g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.258g | 0.477g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 4.4g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 96mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Choline | 80.9mg | 81mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.129g | 0.324g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.226mg | 0.334mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.727mg | 1.283mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.776mg | 1.298mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.307mg | 2.099mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.386mg | 2.228mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.452mg | 0.673mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.708mg | 1.069mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.806mg | 1.303mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.393mg | 0.573mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.101g | 0.152g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.067g | 0.162g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Octopus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Octopus contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Octopus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Octopus is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.252g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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